UC Communiversity Summer Catalog 2019 by UC Communiversity

COMMUNIVERSITY SUMMER 2019 communiversity.uc.edu

DEVELOP INNOVATIVE AND PERSONAL MIXED-MEDIA ARTWORK in Create a Personal Collage

EXPERIMENT WITH FLOWERS GROWN BY CINCINNATI NATIVES in Ohio Flower Farm to Vase

LEARN ABOUT HIS LIFE, INFLUENCES AND UNCOVER THE BEAUTY OF HIS WORKS in Seeing Vincent Van Gogh

EXPERIENCE CINCINNATIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ONLY HIGH INTENSITY DANCE CARDIO WORKOUT in Dance Factory Fitness

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Communiversity at the University of Cincinnati offers convenient and innovative classes designed to boost your career and enrich your life. Classes are noncredit, informal and fun! Online and face-to-face class options.

One of my biggest regrets in life is never learning how to play an instrument. I cannot read music and I’m pretty sure I’m tone-deaf. Fortunately, I am not alone. It turns out that most people list “never learning an instrument” as a life regret. Recently, at age 65, my mother-in-law starting taking piano classes. I am very inspired by her commitment and patience to her craft. Now, whenever the family is together, she shares new music that she’s learned and I can tell this brings her great joy. The powerful effects of her music extend well beyond just learning. Enhanced emotional well-being, brain health, cognition and hearing function are just a few of the added health benefits. No matter how young or old, I hope you’re inspired to learn a new instrument or pick up playing again with convenient and fun classes through Communiversity. And, in celebration of National Music Day on June 21, we’re offering 20% off all our music classes! Use coupon code MUSIC20 at checkout. Whether you’re interested in learning to play the piano, guitar, ukulele, or Native American flute, there’s no musical time like the present. I’m thinking ukulele, and I hope to see you class! Janet Staderman, Program Director

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Accounting and Finance....................................4

Language...........................................................23

Arts & Handicrafts..............................................5

Music & Dance..................................................25

Astronomy........................................................11

Personal Development....................................26

Business & Career............................................12

Photography.....................................................27

Cincinnati Local................................................13

Sports & Adventure.........................................28

Communication & Writing..............................14

Technology........................................................29

Explore the World............................................16

Test Preparation...............................................29

Fitness & Health...............................................17

How to Enroll ..................................................31

Food & Drink.....................................................19

Most classes are held at UC’s Victory Parkway Campus with ample free parking in the rear lot. If a class will be held at another location, it is noted in the class description. Addresses and map can be found online.

Holistic Wellness............................................. 20 Home & Garden............................................... 22

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Make the Most of Your Summer! Whether you are looking for a fun class for the Summer or want to improve your current skills, Communiversity can help! Visit Communiversity.uc.edu to view the complete schedule of our classes. Register online anytime. Here’s a few of our new and fun classes this summer!

Spend an evening with Gary Crouch, a professional freelance writer, discussing local greats like Neil Armstrong and Cincinnati Reds Baseball. As a local historian, Gary has traveled around Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky giving presentations at libraries, schools, church’s, and other public venues. Moon Landing and History of Neil Armstrong at the Cincinnati Observatory Monday, August 12 Learn about or relive the Space Age and Space Race of the ‘60s… one of the most exciting periods of our nation’s history. SEE PAGE 11

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Cincinnati Professional Baseball Mythbuster Monday, July 8 In this myth-busting class, Gary will reveal that the Cincinnati Reds are not the oldest continuous franchise in Major League Baseball. Learn the history of their origin and other interesting facts about Reds’ players Pete Rose, Frank Robinson, Joe Nuxhall, and more. SEE PAGE 13

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE Please note: Our seminars are educational in nature. The University does not endorse or promote any products, strategy, or views. Any presented are those of the instructor only.

KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL MONEY MANAGEMENT

If you’re interested in discovering how most wealthy people amassed their fortunes, this is the course for you. In this course, a certified financial planner will walk you through the steps you need to take in order to achieve true financial success. You’ll become comfortable with the broad array of investment choices available to you right now, and you’ll discover the best ways to acquire and accumulate both cash and real property. We’ll also discuss the tax implications of your investment decisions, along with the steps you can take to protect any wealth you acquire. Six-week online session / $129 Starts monthly

Kirsten Iseminger

REAL ESTATE INVESTING

Have you ever heard the old saying, “Buy low, sell high?” News stories about the softening real estate market might scare away some novice investors. Experienced investors, however, recognize weak markets as opportunities to pick up bargains. When there are more sellers than buyers, your chances of getting a good deal go way up. In fact, many investors make more money in a down market than in a strong one. In many areas, now is the time to buy before prices start climbing again. In this course, you’ll learn how to make money in any area, in good times and bad, even if you have little money to start with. Six-week online session / $119 Starts monthly

ESTATE PLANNING WITH A HEART

This practical, sensitive workshop helps you face the difficult process of centralizing financial, legal and personal information so family and friends can take care of you and know how you would like end-of-life issues handled. During this workshop, we will cover estate planning documents, review the importance of Powers of Attorney, and you will receive the Family Love Letter guidebook, which will organize the details of your will, social security benefits, passwords to your computer/online accounts, and many other practical details.

W, Sept. 11

6:30-8:30pm

Glynnis Reinhart, RICP

THE COMPLETE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

This comprehensive workshop is well-suited for working individuals who need to make sound financial decisions to help protect their families and their assets. Through this course, you will gain a strong foundation in 6 critical areas of personal finance–risk management, cash management, investment concepts, tax management, retirement planning, and estate planning. This Complete Financial Management Workshop addresses real-life concerns and provides tools that will last a lifetime. You will develop healthy approaches to your finances and retirement planning. With the knowledge that you gain, you will become more confident making financial decisions to pursue your family’s overall financial goals and improve your financial future. Fee inclues a 164-page workbook. Three-week session / $79 M, Sept. 9-23

6:30-8:30pm

Gary E. Hollander, CFP

Josh Fuhrer

ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS SERIES

Demand for accounting professionals currently exceeds supply. If you’re interested in increasing your financial awareness while also gaining a marketable skill, this series of courses is perfect for you. You’ll get hands-on experience with handling accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities. We’ll cover all the bases, from writing checks to preparing an income statement and closing out accounts at the end of each fiscal period. Twelve-week online session / $199 Starts monthly

1 session / $35

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Charlene Messier

THE BASICS OF BOOKKEEPING

Join us to build a foundation to understand the accounting equation and create accurate financial ledgers. Come away with the knowledge to maintain monthly records and create a chart of accounts to match the needs of your business. After taking this course, you will be able to: evaluate the financial transactions and events of a business; record these transactions in the appropriate accounts; balance the general ledger at month’s end; and complete the accounting equation. One-month online certificate / $195 July 1-26

Sharon deFonteny

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ARTS & HANDICRAFTS DISCOVER YOUR CREA’TOON’ITY

In this 2-week class, you will learn simple drawing techniques to develop your cartooning style. In the first session, you will learn the thought process of cartooning and personify an object by sketching character shapes and expressions. You will draw the body of the character to coincide with facial expressions, and discuss and draw ways to get your message across to an audience. Then, in the 2nd session, you will design a comic storyboard; starting with the simple panel, then developing a 3-step sequential action strip, and lastly create a 4-panel story using your original characters and props to tell your story visually. Fee includes all supplies: drawing pad, pens, kneaded erasers, and paper. Two-week session / $75 Tu, Sept. 10-17

6:30-8:30pm

Jeff Nicholas

FLORAL ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOPS WITH EVE FLORAL CO. All class materials will be provided and students take home their designs at the end of class. No experience is necessary. Class size is limited to 10 students for a more personal experience. No discounts may be applied to these classes. These classes sell out quickly, register early to ensure your seat! Instructor: Evelyn Streeter

ARRANGING GROCERY STORE FLOWERS LIKE A PRO

Evelyn will help you feel empowered as you walk out of the grocery store with a handful of blooms with an intimate 2-hour design course that will teach you the basic design principles and her design philosophy, while creating something simply spectacular for your home or office using store-bought blooms.

1 session / $85 W, July 17

6:30-8:30pm

OHIO FLOWER FARM TO VASE

Join Eve Floral Co. for a special floral design course using only flowers sourced from local Ohio farms and greenhouses. Experiment with specialty grown flowers and foliage hand-cultivated and grown by Cincinnati natives. After learning about local farms and flora, design your own arrangement taught by Evelyn using special techniques and tricks that the pros use and take your unique arrangement home with you after class.

1 session / $85 W, Sept. 4

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6:30-8:30pm

CREATE A PERSONAL COLLAGE

This class may be small in size, but big on “hands-on” fun for developing and creating the student’s own innovative and very personal mixed-media collage artwork. Basic supplies will be provided while encouraging students and helping them suggest to them the format and materials be used--and the broad range involved in the students choice of “found” or personal objects reflecting their life, family, personality and interests. Fee includes basics supplies, but you will be encouraged to bring your favorite mementos or materials from home. You may contact the instructor prior to class to discuss your project ideas. Class is limited to 6 people. Register Early! Three-week session / $79 M, July 8-22

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6:30-8:30pm

Thelma Shotten

MAGIC FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART

Put some real magic in your life! Amaze and amuse your kids, family, friends, and colleagues by performing astounding feats of magic. You will learn how to produce a coin from thin air, vanish a selected card, and even pull a rabbit out of a hat! Over this six-hour course, you will learn the sleight-of-hand skills necessary to perform many basic but powerful magic effects with everyday objects including; coins, cards, ropes, balls, etc. Fee includes a copy of Mark’s book and a magic kit. Three-week session / $75 Tu, May 21-June 4

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ARTS & HANDICRAFTS PAINTING CLASSES Instructor: Kevin McCarty Our classes are appropriate for beginners, but also geared to intermediate students who have attended by classes in the past. One gallery-wrapped, stretched 11 x 14” fine art canvas, a set of brushes, and a full set of paints in a broad spectrum of colors are included in the class fee. Take home your original piece of art ready for framing! No discounts may be applied to these classes.

DISCOVER THE COLOR OF SHADOWS WITH MONET’S HAYSTACK

Step into Monet’s radiant icon of Impressionism! Learn about Monet’s painting technique when he created his major series of paintings, which are almost universally known as Haystacks (but are actually depictions of grain stacks). Put your own spin on Impressionism and create your own version of Monet’s exquisite painting, “Meules”. Learn to break down the prismatic colors of Monet’s palette and reassemble them in your own inimitable way on canvas. Practice Monet’s use of color to create diagonal swaths of light on the stacks. Imitate the gilded and burnished surface of the stacks that impart a sense of well-being, vitality and harmony of life to the viewer.

BE INSPIRED BY KLIMT’S APPLE TREES AND OTHER ABSTRACT ART

Gustav Klimt’s freely painted Apple Tree, as with all his landscapes, links together hyperrealism, impressionism, post impressionism, and symbolism, evidencing his delight in form, color, and texture for their own sakes. Particularly in his late landscapes, Klimt achieved a unity of conception that brings these works, like the last landscapes of Claude Monet and the symbolism of Van Gogh, to the very forefront of Modernism. In this class, learn how Klimt incorporates the styles of Monet and Van Gogh in his work. Practice painting like Gustav Klimt by developing your expression of symbolism and imagery, pulling it from within your own psyche, and take home a piece of Klimt and yourself melded together.

1 session / $89 Sat, June 8

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1 session / $89 Sat, Aug. 3

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12-4pm

EXPERIMENT WITH VAN GOGH’S VARIATIONS OF GREEN

Unleash your inner Van Gogh and join us to paint one of the artists most famous paintings, “Trees and Undergrowth.” This class will study how Van Gogh reduces the complexities of nature with an iconic, cursive rhythm of paint. Experiment with the Pointillist stippling technique that he used to create the play of sunlight falling through the foliage onto the forest floor. Using small dots of blended paint - variations of green, highlighted with whites, yellows and even reds, create depth and your own version of Van Gogh’s play of sunlight and shadows on the ground. 1 session / $89 Sat, Aug. 24

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12-4pm

PAINT A FACE PORTRAIT WITH PASTELS

Bring out your natural creativity and enjoy painting with a medium that is unique in its simplicity, versatility and brilliant colors. Pastel paints have been used by artists since the Renaissance to quickly apply rich, intense color to artists surfaces without the need for paintbrushes, solvents, or a palette. The technique used to layer and blend the colors on a surface is what will make your creation come alive and shine. Kevin is available to start you off by drawing the face from one or more photos you bring with you to class*. Then, he will provide step-by-step instruction to teach you about layering colors and shading on the paper to create the perfect keepsake. Your photo can be a printed photo or bring a laptop or large tablet that you can use to display the photo on the screen. Pastel paints produce dust however, so be aware some dust may settle on electronics. *Please see website for photo requirements. 1 session / $89 Sat, Sept. 14

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ARTS & HANDICRAFTS SEWING CLASSES AT SEW VALLEY All materials are included in the class fee. In Pattern Making and Draping workshops, students will each be provided a pattern drafting kit that will include fabric, rulers, French curve, tracing wheel, pencil, drafting paper, etc. Please expect homework in between classes in the form of sewing the basic skirt and bodice for review. No discounts may be applied to these classes. Classes are limited to 10 people. Location: Sew Valley

PATTERN MAKING 101

Flat pattern making is the study of garment construction in the two-dimensional form. In this 4 week course, you will learn the basics of drafting block patterns along with proper garment construction and the fundamentals of fit. This course is meant to be taken in tandem with our draping course to give you a full understanding of taking the three-dimensional form and transferring it into a twodimensional flat pattern. Prerequisite: Must have a domestic home sewing machine and have the ability to thread it and sew up basic seam. $$$

2 Four-week sessions / $495 Sun, July 14-Aug. 4 Sun, Sept. 8-29

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PATTERN MAKING 102

Build upon the concepts from Pattern Making 101 in this 4 week intensive course. Learn how to apply designs to flat patterns through a greater understanding of how the pattern takes shape and fits on the body. We will focus on the dart and style lines and the many ways that they can be manipulated to bring about endless combinations and possibilities. $$$

Four-week session / $495 Sun, Sept. 8-29

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INTRO TO DRAPING WORKSHOP

INTRO TO INDUSTRIAL SEWING

Join us for a one day class, perfect if you have some sewing experience and want to broaden your skill set. In this class, you will learn the concepts of industrial versus domestic sewing, why these are vastly different, and when to know you need one versus the other. You will learn how to use a straight stitch and zig zag machine, a three-thread serger, and iron. You will create a pillow with zipper which you will take home. This class regularly sells out, so register early. 1 session / $149 Sat, Aug. 10

10am-2pm

Draping is the 3D form of pattern making and the process permits free and accurate expression of ideas. Material is draped and manipulated on the form and is then trued and transferred to a flat pattern. This is why we suggest taking both draping and pattern making together. In this first 4-week intensive course, you will learn how to take the 3D form and transfer it into a 2-dimensional flat pattern for a skirt and bodice top. $$$

Four-week session / $495 Sat, July 13-Aug. 3

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10am-2pm

Grace Meacham

INTRO TO DRAPING WORKSHOP 102

You will use the basic concepts learned in the Intro to Draping 101 class as you earn how to manipulate fabric on the dress form using pleats, darts, tucks, style lines etc. to form silhouettes. You will learn how to apply these techniques to design on the dress form through experimentation. We will also study famous designers who were masters of drapery to understand the techniques they used to achieve interesting and unusual results. $$$

Four-week session / $495 Sat, Sept. 7-28

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Bundle classes with Sew Valley and save 10%! • Pattern Making 101 & 102 • Pattern Making 101 & Intro to Draping • Intro to Draping & Draping 102

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ARTS & HANDICRAFTS STAINED GLASS ART Instructor: Mary Jane Riggi Location: Artist’s Glass Studio Some studio tools may be available for use by students and others may be purchased from the instructor. Registered students must call us a few days in advance of the class to discuss project ideas and tools. Classes are limited to 8 people, so register early!

STAINED GLASS FOR BEGINNERS

Begin with the basics of building a Tiffany style panel using the copper foil method. Learn types of glass, glass cutting techniques, grinding, foiling, soldering and framing a panel. Complete a panel of your choosing (sizes vary but the average is 11 x 17). 1 session / $79, plus supply fee payable to instructor Sat, July 13

10:30am-4:30pm

MOSAICS

Make a stunning mosaic tray, table top, panel or project of your choice using the direct mosaic method. Bring your own item and add a mosaic design to it or choose from items available at the studio. If you’ve got some old cups or plates, bring them and a hammer to turn them into works of art. 2 sessions / $69, plus supply fee payable to instructor Sat, June 22 Sat, July 27

10:30am-4:30pm 10:30am-4:30pm

LEAD PANEL STAINED GLASS

Learn the “old” method of stained glass, assembling with lead channels. Instruction includes: glass selection, method of cutting glass, leading and soldering. Patterns available from instructor (most about 11”x17” approximate size of project). 1 session / $79, plus supply fee payable to instructor Sat, June 1

10:30am-4:30pm

PAINTING, ETCHING AND EMBELLISHING WINE GLASSES

Create your own one-of-a-kind wine glasses to give as gifts or keep for yourself. You’ll make up to four wine glasses using etching cream and glass paints. Add wine charms created from glass jewels and other embellishments for a unique look. Light refreshments will be served. 1 session / $39, plus supply fee payable to instructor Sat, July 20

12-4pm

LOOM WEAVING CLASSES Instructor: Abigail Schnure Classes are limited to 8 people, so register early!

WEAVE YOUR OWN WALL HANGING

Tip your toes into weaving with this one-day workshop. In this 4-hour class we will cover the basics of weaving to create your own woven wall hanging from start to finish. Come away with some basic weaving knowledge and a piece of art ready for your home. All materials provided but if you have your own yarn you want to incorporate, feel free to bring along! Feel free to bring a light snack and drink. Fee includes all materials. 1 session / $45 Sat, July 27

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WEAVE YOUR SCRAPS

Learn the basics of frame loom weaving while repurposing scrap materials. In this 4-week class we will explore creating our own upcycled looms to weave with plastic, paper, fabric and wires. We will cover processing materials to weave and basic weaving technique. Open to all skill levels. Option to bring your own alternative materials. Fee includes all materials. Four-week session / $69 W, Aug. 7-28

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INTRO TO FRAME LOOM WEAVING

If you are new to weaving, you’re in the right spot. In this 6-week class, you’ll receive an introduction to weaving through the use of a frame loom. You will learn the history of weaving and different types of woven structures, basic vocabulary, and investigate alternative materials to weave (such as paper, plastic, and fabric). Fee includes all materials, including a wooden loom, cotton string, and needles. Four-week session / $99 Th, Aug. 1-Sept. 5

6:30-8:30pm

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ARTS & HANDICRAFTS

Instructor: Kathy Stockman Location: Cincinnati Art Museum

SEEING VINCENT VAN GOGH

Vincent Van Gogh is arguably one of the most well-known and loved artists in history. What is it about Van Gogh’s landscapes, flowers and self-portraits that draw us to love them? In this class, you will learn about Van Gogh’s life, his influences , and how to identify the formal elements of his painting and drawing style. Following the lecture, you will tour the museum galleries to uncover why nearly everyone agrees on the beauty of his work. While in the gallery, you will look at examples of art that influenced Van Gogh and see how he continues to influence other artists. Finally, we will try to discover what makes Van Gogh’s Undergrowth with Two Figures, one of the gems of the Cincinnati Art Museum. 1 session / $35 Th, July 25

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ART HISTORY AT THE MUSEUM: PREHISTORIC ERA TO ANCIENT GREECE AND ROME

This course will introduce major artistic and stylistic developments in the history of art from the prehistoric era through the period of Ancient Greece and Rome. Through a combination of lecture format and gallery exploration, this course aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the most representative works from each period, while also learning how specific objects from the Cincinnati Art Museum’s collection fit within the history of art. Four-week session / $149 Th, Oct. 3-24

BLACKSMITH BASICS: AN INTRO TO FORGING DECORATIVE IRON

The beginners course will cover workshop and personal safety, along with equipment instruction and much more. Students will begin by learning the different tools used, including the anvil, forge, handheld tooling, and hardy tooling. During the course we will touch on many of the different blacksmithing techniques like bending, tapering, fullering, punching holes, and metal finishing techniques. We will then use these skills to create decorative and functional iron art! No experience needed. Fee includes all supplies and equipment. No discounts may be applied to this course. Four-week session / $399 M, June 3-24 6-9pm Jordan Graff Location: 4005 Dumont St, Cincinnati

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ARTS & HANDICRAFTS LEARN TO QUILT IN A DAY!™

JEWELRY MAKING WORKSHOPS

Instructor: Laura Osborn-Coffee

Instructor: Banu Kesavalu

You can learn to make a quilt! Taught by our “Quilt in a Day!™ certified teacher, Laura Osborn-Coffee. You MUST bring a working sewing machine to the class. It is preferred that you have some basic sewing experience. A supply list will be provided to you before the class starts.

All the materials including Polymer Clay (different colors), tools and an oven to complete the projects will be provided. The instructor will also bring jewelry tools (Pliers and cutters), but you are welcome to bring your own if you have one. No prior experience needed.

HOW TO MAKE A T-SHIRT QUILT

Beginner quilters will learn a variety of quilting information and skills in this 2-week class. You will learn how to use the ‘Color Wheel’ and how to select the best quilt fabrics. You will also learn how to use a rotary cutter, making sashing and borders, and how to make a ‘quilt sandwich’. You will need to bring four t-shirts (or 4 usable designs) for this class. By the end of this class, you will have a finished lap size, T-shirt quilt. $$$

Two-week session / $129 Sat, July 20-27

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POLYMER CLAY TEXTURED JEWELRY

Explore the wonderful world of “texturing” using Polymer Clay by creating a textured pendant necklace and a pair of matching earrings using Polymer Clay In this 2 hour class, you will learn how to condition and color mix Polymer Clay; create dimensional effects using texture sheets to make a cool pendant and a pair of matching earrings. Other techniques include bead piercing and baking the clay at the right temperature. 1 session / $25, plus supply fee payable to instructor Sat, July 13

10am-12pm

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INTRODUCTION TO QUILTING

Beginner quilters will learn a variety of quilting information and skills in this 2-week class. You will learn how to use the ‘Color Wheel’ and how to select the best quilt fabrics. You will also learn how to use a rotary cutter, making sashing and borders, and how to make a ‘quilt sandwich’. You will need to bring four usable designs for this class. By the end of this class, you will have a finished lap size quilt.

Create your choice of two figurines using polymer clay (oven-bake clay) which is a versatile medium that gives you flexibility to create fascinating projects! In this class, you will learn how to condition and color mix polymer clay to create a Penguin, Owl, Dragon, Sheep, Cow, Snail and/or Turtle. The instructor will bring all the materials and tools. 1 session / $25, plus supply fee payable to instructor

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Sat, July 27

10am-12pm

POLYMER CLAY EMBROIDERY

Explore the wonderful world of “Polymer Clay Embroidery” by creating a floral pendant necklace and a pair of matching earrings using Polymer Clay. In this 2 hour class, you will learn how to condition and color mix Polymer Clay, create floral embroidery using polymer clay and fine needle tools. Other techniques include bead piercing and baking the clay at the right temperature. The instructor will bring all the materials and jewelry tools. 1 session / $25, plus supply fee payable to instructor Sat, Aug. 10

10am-12pm

EPOXY CLAY JEWELRY WORKSHOP

Create a pair of finger rings or a pendant necklace embellished with rhinestones and flower bead caps. Plus, a bonus pair of earrings with epoxy clay, which is a no-bake, fast drying jewelry clay. In this 2 hour class, you will learn how to condition the Epoxy clay, set it with rhinestones and brush with gold dust to create a sparkling jewelry. The instructor will bring all the materials and jewelry tools. 1 session / $25, plus supply fee payable to instructor Sat, Sept. 21

10am-12pm

“Justin is very enthusiastic and an experienced instructor. The class is focused on fun!” – Thom, as student in Mandolin 10

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ASTRONOMY The Cincinnati Observatory strives to share the universe and our historic site with all our visitors, and to comply with ADA guidelines, will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure a positive experience when visiting the Observatory. However please note that there are limitations imposed by our architecture, being a National Historic Landmark, and our being a functioning astronomical observatory. The physical act of getting to the telescope’s eyepiece for viewing can also be an issue. The eyepieces on our two main telescopes can be anywhere from 4 feet to over 14 feet above the floor, which typically requires climbing a stepped platform to reach.

BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE OBSERVATORY

Look to the heavens through the oldest continuously used telescope in the world; explore the depths of the 1873 observatory including its attic and basement; and learn why President Adams laid the observatory’s original cornerstone in 1843. Hear the fascinating history of the founding of the observatory; investigate how the 19th century astronomers determined time for the city of Cincinnati; discover why the observatory was designated a National Historic Landmark; and find out what is in store for the future. The Moon will be viewed through the telescope following the program, weather permitting. 2 sessions / $39 Tu, May 14 W, July 10

7-9pm 7-9pm

John Ventre John Ventre

HOW TO USE YOUR TELESCOPE

Do you have a telescope sitting in the closet or over in the corner and you would love to use it if you only knew how? Do the dials and knobs leave you mystified? Intimidated? Which end do you look through? There are all of these various pieces that do what? Perhaps you know how your telescope works (sort of), but you’re not sure what to do with it. You say you can find the Moon, but beyond that, the telescope won’t cooperate. Fear not! The answers are all here. However, much you know or don’t know about YOUR telescope, I guarantee you will leave with enough knowledge to take on your scope, one-on-one, and come out victorious. We start with the sky and end with your eye. Your telescope will forever be your friend (until you get a bigger friend!). Bring your telescope along, cardboard spyglass or Hubble wannabe, and we’ll make this a hands-on learning experience. 2 sessions / $39 Tu, June 4 M, Aug. 26

7-9pm 7-9pm

Dave Bosse Dave Bosse

HOW WE KNOW WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSE

This course reviews the technologies and techniques astronomers use to explore and understand the Universe, beginning with 19th-century spectroscopic discoveries to present-day detection of gravity waves. 1 session / $39 W, Aug. 28

7-9pm

Terry Endres

UNDERSTANDING THE TIDES

From surfers to sailors to military planners, tides have been a useful and at times, confounding natural phenomena. Usually relegated to the realm of weathermen, tides are actually of astronomical origin, the mechanism best explained by astronomers. Understanding how and why tides work has been an important study of mankind for millennia, making it possible to predict when the “surf’s up.” Knowing that somehow the moon is involved is just part of the story. The Sun, the shoreline, the continental shelf, and even the barometric pressure all conspire to determine the effect of the tides. The effect can be very small or absolutely huge. Do lakes have tides? What about the Arctic Ocean? My bathtub? Let’s find out what makes tides tick. 1 session / $39 W, Sept. 11

Explore space from the Earth and beyond! Fly past the moon, the planets, the stars, and galaxies to the edge of what is known. Bring your questions about the Cosmos, and our Observatory Scientist will answer as many as he can. View through the oldest operational telescope in the country, weather permitting. Ad Astra!

1 session / $39 Tu, Sept. 17

7-9pm

Aaron Eiben

MOON LANDING AND HISTORY OF NEIL ARMSTRONG

Learn about or relive the Space Age and Space Race of the ‘60’s… one of the most exiting periods of our nation’s history. In addition to U.S.A.’s Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo Projects, the Soviet Union’s drive to win the Space Race will also be covered. For the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, native Ohio astronaut and local resident, Neil Armstrong will be featured. Also see photos; postcards; autographs; and vintage magazines, books, toys , and other collectibles from the thrilling Space Age Era.

M, Aug. 12

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Dave Bosse

TOUR OF THE UNIVERSE

1 session / $39

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7-9pm

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7-9pm

Gary Crouch

BUSINESS AND CAREER GETTING STARTED IN VOICE ACTING

This fun and empowering two-hour Introductory Class covers the different types of voiceovers and what tools are needed in order to find success in the industry. You’ll be coached as you perform a real voiceover script and be recorded so that you can receive a professional voiceover evaluation later. For ages 18 and over. Taught by a professional voice actor from the Voice Acting Training Company, Voices For All. Fun, one-on-one, video chat class to get started in Professional Voice Acting, covering some of the many details of the industry. Receive professional voice evaluation. For ages 18 and over. The online format may be through Chat, Skype or by phone (your choice). Check out the video at voicesforall.com get a better sense of how the class works.

ON-SCREEN IN CINCINNATI

Whether you want to be in front of or behind the camera, or even feature your own home or business in a movie or commercial, veteran feature film and documentary producer, this class guides you on how to get that big break. With the Ohio film tax incentive, feature film production continues to flourish throughout our region. Learn tips and tricks on how to sell yourself or your place (as a film location) on the next Hollywood film or commercial that lands in our own backyard! Resources will be shared on how to be cast as an extra, work on the crew or list your property for location scout access.

1 session / $39 Sat, May 18

10am-12:30pm

Chris Hilsabeck

LEGAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

2 sessions / $39

Supply Chain Management is on the radar for C-Level executives as both a competitive threat and opportunity. Do you have a strategy for your supply chain? Is it aligned? Do you know and understand the decisions and tradeoffs you have to make? If you answered no to any of these questions, you need to attend this program. Upon completion of this course you will not only understand the above, you will have a completed plan created for your own supply chain.

This course will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills needed toward the goal of becoming an exceptional legal practitioner in an administrative capacity. It is a bridge-course designed to help you develop a thorough understanding of legal office procedures including database management, legal document preparation including research, legal accounting methods, legal analysis, communications and ethics. At the conclusion of the course, you will be able to improve communication methods, improve the productivity within the legal office by obtaining effective tools that promote a smoother operation. You will also get a better understanding of the importance of competency, confidentiality and the administration of ethics in a legal office environment.

One-month online certificate / $245

July 1-26

Aug. 5-30

W, May 22 Tu, Aug. 6

6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm

Leah Frederick Leah Frederick

FOUNDATIONS IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Chuck Nemer

NON-PROFIT FUNDRAISING ESSENTIALS

Take your first step toward a rewarding career in fundraising for nonprofit organizations! In this course, you will explore the skills you’ll need to become a successful fundraiser; discover where the best corporate and foundation fundraising jobs are and how to apply for them; and delve into every area of nonprofit fundraising—annual funds, special events, corporate relations, foundation relations, major gifts, and planned giving. You’ll also learn about capital campaigns and find out why they’re a crucial element of nonprofit fundraising. Along the way, you’ll view real-life examples of writing projects, from gift acknowledgment letters to proposals, and you’ll hone your own writing skills. In addition, you’ll explore fundraising software tools you can use to track your efforts and enhance your results.

LaSania Hamilton, B.Sc., M.Sc.

CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING ADULTS

This is your invitation to teach others in-person and join in one of the more important functions in life - passing on knowledge and skills to others. It is both an opportunity and a responsibility. Whether you want to teach others or currently teach others, in any setting, either formally or informally, this course is for you. We will give you both the fundamental and advanced information to improve your teaching. Your lead instructor is author of How to Teach Adults, the best-selling book on the subject. The eBook version is included in the course. Two-month online certificate / $295 Sept. 3-Oct. 25

William Draves and Kassia Dellabough

Six-week online session / $129 Start monthly

Janet Levine

Call (513) 556-6932 or visit communiversity.uc.edu

CINCINNATI LOCAL SECRET CINCINNATI: A GUIDE TO THE WEIRD, WONDERFUL, AND OBSCURE

John Witt, photographer for Secret Cincinnati: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, joined author Kathy Witt as she crisscrossed the city in search of its secrets. In this class, John will take you behind the scenes into some of Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky’s treasures to uncover how they came to be in Cincinnati. He will share little-known fun facts about them and why they were selected to be in the book. He’ll share a slideshow of some of the images he most enjoyed hunting down to photograph but didn’t make it into the book. And he will delve deeper into a handful of secrets by way of some show-and-tell items and artifacts that are both mysterious and intriguing. 1 session / $39

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

W, July 31

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6:30-8:30pm

John and Kathryn Witt

CINCINNATI TRUE CRIME DETECTIVE

Think you’re an ace amateur sleuth or a crack private eye? Then match wits with local crime historian and Queen City Gothic author JT Townsend as he exhumes Cincinnati’s most infamous murder mystery in this riveting 4-week class. The crime was hideous, unexpected, baffling. Striking between the 4th and 5th slayings of the Cincinnati Strangler, the Bricca killer plunged a city already on edge into an abyss. And more than a half-century later, the Bricca mystery is a terminal, cold case with a fading pulse. Evidence has been lost, buried, or forgotten – the truth is elusive, shrouded, or shameful. Townsend was given unprecedented access to the Bricca case file – laden with information that never saw the light of print. And as an armchair detective stalking a legendary mystery, Townsend is not shackled by the presumption of innocence and reasonable doubt. All evidence is admissible – hearsay, rumors, gossip, and undertones. Fee includes a copy of JT’s book, Summer’s Almost Gone. Four-week session / $89 Th, Oct. 3-24

6:30-8:30pm

JT Townsend

A NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING TOUR: LUDLOW KENTUCKY Just across the river from Cincinnati is the small town of Ludlow, Kentucky. It was founded in 1790, just two years after Cincinnati. Ludlow has two historic landmarks: Elmwood Hall and Somerset Hall. Elmwood Hall is the oldest home in Ludlow, built by Thomas Carneal in 1818. It is a fine example of Neoclassical architecture and has touches of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, often called the Frank Lloyd Wright of the 1800s. Through the years, this mansion has been a candy factory and studio of celebrated modernist painter Jack Meanwell. Currently, Elmwood Hall is a private residence, featuring both interior designs from around the time of its original construction and more modern pieces. Built a generation later, in the Greek Revival style, is nearby Somerset Hall. Constructed by slaves, about 170 years ago, it was part of the Underground Railroad. The brick house has the longest front porch in the Commonwealth and recently named a Kentucky landmark. During our visit, the restorer will on be hand to relate the wonders and, of course, the humorous downside of restoration work.

1 session / $59 Sun, Oct. 6

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1-5pm

Frank Farmer Loomis

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CINCINNATI PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL MYTHBUSTER

In this myth-busting class, Gary will reveal that the Cincinnati Reds are not the oldest continuous franchise in Major League Baseball. They are not even the team with the oldest continuous nickname or continuous time in the same city. Hear the facts of their origin, and other interesting facts about Reds’ players Pete Rose, Frank Robinson, Joe Nuxhall, and more. Find out when the Cincinnati franchise was kicked out of the National League for breaking the rules and when they changed their name for political reasons. Our Cincinnati historian may dispel widely believed myths and reveal other interesting facts about the Reds. Everyone will learn something new! 1 session / $39 M, July 8

NEW!

6:30-8:30pm

Gary Crouch

You may also like “Moon Landing & History of Neil Armstrong” at the Cincinnati Observatory. See page 11 for more details!

COMMUNICATION & WRITING EDITING IS FOR EVERYONE

A good editor makes the difference between a piece of writing that is acceptable and one that is professional and polished. Whether you edit as part of your work or volunteer responsibilities or you want to make your own writing the best it can be, this four-week course will give you the tools, techniques, resources, and hands-on experiences you need to understand the craft of editing and build your editing skills. You will learn the types of editing; what an editor does—and does not do; the difference between style sheets, style guides, style manuals—and how to choose the one that is right for you; a proven step-by-step system of editing; and how to adopt a reader-centric approach while protecting the author’s style and voice. The class will also provide time for lively discussions of editing challenges and to answer your specific questions. Four-week session / $119 Th, July 25-Aug. 15

6:30-8:30pm

Janet Buening

THE PRACTICE OF WRITING TO DEVELOP CREATIVITY

Using poems as a model for learning to write and writing as a tool for discovering who we are and what we should do. Creativity is a naturally arising quality, and through practice, you can develop your natural curiosity. Curiosity fuels the process and opens an opportunity to learn from one’s self. In this 4-week course, you will write in class and discuss your writings with your peers to help clarify your process of writing.

BUSINESS AND MARKETING WRITING

Are you a writer working in the business world? Or a marketing professional responsible for obtaining great marketing copy? Maybe you’re just interested in a writing or marketing career. Whatever your background, this fun, introductory course will teach you to write or identify copy that achieves business and marketing goals. Improve your work, your knowledge, your company’s image, and your chances of getting hired, promoted or applauded! Using clear explanations, real-life examples, and an animated style, the course solidifies the relationship between business, marketing principles, and written communications. You will learn how business and marketing objectives affect writing choices. You’ll get practical writing instruction in grammar, clarity, structure and more. You’ll understand issues unique to this discipline, such as buzzwords, working with a team, and marketing ethics. This course will help you understand the power of writing - and use it to present a solid, cohesive message to your target audience. Six-week online session / $129 Starts monthly Lisa Adams

Four-week session / $129 M, July 29-Aug. 19

6:30-8:30pm

Gerry Grubbs

ADVANCED FICTION WRITING

Do you have a story idea but aren’t sure how to begin? Do your friends say you write well, but you’re not sure how to get started on that first book? Do you have a manuscript, or parts of a manuscript, and need to know how to polish it for publication? Are you a published author who wants to learn techniques to write more effectively and efficiently? In this course, you’ll explore all the topics a writer needs to create a successful manuscript, including story structure, plot, character, dialogue, setting, suspense, conflict, action, viewpoint, tense, and even how to get published. Each lesson includes an assignment that will help you develop or polish your manuscript. And in the Discussion Area, you’ll have an opportunity to share your work with classmates to obtain their feedback. Six-week online session / $119 Starts monthly Steve Alcorn NATIONAL MUSIC DAY - JUNE 21

20% OFF MUSIC CLASSES MAY-JULY CLASSES INCLUDE: •PIANO •NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE •UKULELE •GUITAR USE CODE MUSIC20 WHEN REGISTERING

BLOGGING & PODCASTING FOR BEGINNERS

Through hands-on exercises, you will discover the benefits of using free web tools like Blogger, WordPress, Audacity, and YouTube. You will find that creating a blog and podcast is much easier than you ever imagined. First, you will learn how to develop a plan for the content, setup, maintenance, and how to use free blogging software like Blogger and WordPress to put that plan into action. After that, learn how to record a professional-sounding audio podcast with a very simple recording tool you already have. You will edit the file with another free software program, add music to it, and then post it online for others to enjoy. Finally, you will find out how to record a video podcast. You will edit it, add special effects, drop in a podcasting-safe music file, and then publish it online. Six-week online session / $119 Starts monthly

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Richard Mansfield

Call (513) 556-6932 or visit communiversity.uc.edu

Jump Start Your Career in

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES! Communiversity in partnership with ed2go

ONLINE CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMS CCNA: Collaboration

Learn how to become an expert in all areas of Cisco telephony from call routing basics to advanced Cisco telephony architecture. (Voucher Included)

CCNA: Routing and Switching

This online career training rogram will give you the essential knowledge to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks while preparing you for the 200-125 CCNA exam or the 100-105 ICND1 and 200-105 ICND2 exams. (Voucher Included)

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) CISM is one of the most valued certifications in the IT security industry. This online program will prepare you to sit for the CISM certification exam, and the exam cost is included. (Voucher Included)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

The CCNP Certification is highly regarded in the IT industry as one of the most valuable credentials in the market for IT networking & security. (Voucher Included)

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) The CASP certification is one of the most valuable vendor neutral certification in the security field, allowing students to become proficient in a variety of areas of technology, all awhile allowing them to stay vendor neutral and not tied to any one particular infrastructure. (Voucher Included)

Program Features: • • • • • •

6-18 month self-paced, start anytime Textbook and materials included Prepare for industry certification Certification exam vouchers included Financial assistance available Student advisors available throughout training

CompTIA Linux+ Learn the necessary skill-sets to perform maintenance tasks with the command line, install and configure a workstation, and be able to configure a basic network in Linux. (Voucher Included)

Information Security Master Certification Training

This training program covers all crucial areas of security; from network security, cloud security, database security and even project management security procedures. (Voucher Included)

IT Security Survival Training

CompTIA Mobility+ Learn to deploy, integrate, support and manage a mobile environment while ensuring proper security measures are maintained for devices and platforms to mitigate risks and threats. (Voucher Included)

Forensic Computer Examiner This program will train you to thoroughly examine digital media and to clearly document, control, prepare, present examination results, and prepare you for the Certified Computer Examiner test.

Help Desk Analyst: Tier I Support Specialist This program will teach you to focus on the business needs of the customer, establish credibility, and provide excellent customer service and support!

Information Security Training This training program includes 3 of the most valuable certifications in IT Security. These credentials command some of the most lucrative salaries available in the IT field. (Voucher Included)

Prepare for employment in some of today’s hottest careers in the IT industry with a comprehensive, affordable, and self-paced online Career Training Program.

This training program includes a core group of training courses needed to acquire the certifications necessary to compete for many of the positions available in IT security. (Voucher Included)

ITIL Foundations Bundle

Learn about DevOps, ITIL and PRINCE2 and their benefits for organizations. You will learn the basics of IT service management and project management, as well as about how approaches to IT are evolving. (Voucher Included)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Server 2008

Student will prepare to take and pass the three exams that will earn them the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server 2008 Certification. (Voucher Included)

SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner This program is an ideal course for individuals interested in advancing their knowledge of information and systems security. (Voucher Included)

For detailed objectives, outlines, demos, frequently asked questions, pricing and program ratings call us or visit our website.

Complete any of these Career Online Programs entirely from your home or office and at any time of the day or night.

To learn more visit: careertraining.ed2go.com/uc and

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EXPLORE THE WORLD

Instructor: Simone Kuzma New online delivery for all courses!

Students will join the virtual class from their home at the prescribed class time. The instructor will present in real time and it will be an interactive session via Zoom Video Conferencing.

TRAVEL LOGISTICS

Whether you’re a novice traveler or your passport is worn thin, come empower yourself to become a more capable, confident, and independent traveler. Topics include: how to choose a destination; how to create a budget; passports and visas / entry requirements; international travel safety programs; plane tickets; accommodations and ground transportation. $$$

1 online session / $39 Tu, July 2

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6:30-8:30pm

SAVVY TRAVEL TIPS

This information-packed session will make a savvy traveler out of you! Learn industry secrets and save a bundle. Topics include: travel insurance and health insurance; immunizations and health concerns; money tips; safety tips; electronics and adapters; cell phones and communication; packing and luggage; plus tipping while traveling. $$$

1 online session / $39 Tu, July 9

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We are excited to partner with Bryan Wolf, owner of Roads, Rivers and Trails (RRT) in Milford for this new Backpacking Basics series. Bryan’s first backpacking trip lasted 170 days on the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia. Since then, he’s enjoyed 40 miles of barefoot hiking in Vermont, remote trekking in the Alaskan wilderness, countless revisits to the AT, and many more hikes across our city, our nation, and internationally.

6:30-8:30pm

TRAVEL SOLO

Some people dream of seeing the world but hesitate to venture out by themselves. Turn traveling solo to your advantage as you learn valuable information about the challenges and opportunities available to those who travel on their own. Find out practical tips on how to travel smart (following local customs, safety) while having a great time. Learn where to go, how to travel solo and what to expect as you explore a variety of travel experiences. $$$

1 online session / $39 Tu, July 16

Learn the essentials of the outdoors in our new Backpacking Basics series.

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6:30-8:30pm

TRAVEL HACKING 101

Using Points, Memberships, and Bonuses for Almost-Free Travel!” Ever wonder how people claim to travel for “free” or “almost free”? No, they are not panhandling or hitchhiking their way around the world - they are using popular travel offers and incentives, memberships and points, to earn free flights, free hotel rooms, free trips and more - oftentimes without even stepping out of their living room. In this “Travel Hacking 101 class”, learn how to start putting these opportunities to work for you and get on your way to free travel!

Backpacking Basics I is a beginner’s course for those with little or no backpacking experience. You will learn about essential equipment, important aspects of a backpack, outdoor cooking, water purification, and more. Then, you will build upon this learning during our Backpacking Basics II course with trip logistics; including mapping, finding campsites, camp set up, food storage, and safety considerations. In both sessions, you will spend time hiking outdoors at nearby Eden Park, so you may implement what you have learned (weather permitting) and includes hands-on experience with camping gear. Register for both classes for only $65! SEE PAGE 28

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1 online session / $39 Tu, July 23 $$$

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6:30-8:30pm

The Complete Intrepid Traveler

Call (513) 556-6932 or visit communiversity.uc.edu

FITNESS & HEALTH FITNESS FLEX WITH PAT

BOOT CAMP LITE

Purchase a pass to attend Zumba® Toning, Zumba® Fitness or Boot Camp Lite. All classes are held at UC’s Victory Parkway Campus. If you use up all your sessions, simply buy another pass! Please note that passes may not be carried over into another term

Instructor: Pat Woellert

No fear here - you can do it! This kinder, gentler boot camp is designed to improve your cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, balance, and flexibility with fun, easy-to-follow drills. Bring a pair of hand held weights suitable to your fitness level, a mat for floor work, and supportive aerobic shoes. $$$

ZUMBA® TONING Zumba® Toning combines targeted body-sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work with Latin-infused Zumba® moves to create a calorie-torching, strength-training dance fitness-party. You will learn how to use light weights (1-2 pounds) to tone all your target zones, including arms, abs, glutes and thighs. Sculpt your body naturally while having a total blast. Bring 1-2 pound dumbbells, a mat for floor work, and wear supportive aerobic shoes.

Twelve-week session / $79 Th, July 11-Sept. 26

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5:35-6:35p

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Twelve-week session / $79 Tu, July 9-Sept. 24

5:35-6:35p

ZUMBA® FITNESS This unique workout is a “feel-happy” approach to fitness. Its high energy, motivating music and rhythms are a fusion of Latin and International dance themes. Great for the body and great for the mind, this workout combines fast and slow rhythms designed to sculpt the body, burn calories and fat, and tone you up. Bring floor mat and wear supportive aerobic shoes. $$$

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Twelve-week session / $79 W, July 10-Sept. 25

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5:35-6:35p

Choose either a 6-week pass for $45 or a 12-week pass for $79. Try Pat’s classes risk free: Get a pass for one free week!

SHAPE UP WITH BELLY DANCE

Dance your way into shape with this captivating combo of low impact exercise and natural dance that celebrates the personal beauty of all women - of all sizes, all ages. These stretching and swaying movements, electrifying shimmies, and flowing arms are rooted in thousands of years of feminine history. Belly dance promotes flexibility, strength and grace; it helps you unwind and inspires a positive attitude. Learn authentic steps, correct techniques and appealing dance routines. From your fingertips to your toes, and from your head to your heart, this dance will draw you in. $$$

2 Six-week sessions / $79

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M, June 17-July 22 6:45-7:45pm M, July 29-Sept. 9* 6:45-7:45pm *No class Labor Day (Sept. 2) $$$

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Nanci Glendening Nanci Glendening

Belly dance with either a 6-week pass for $79 or a 12-week pass for $129.

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“Nanci is very passionate and obviously loves teaching!” – Carly 17

FITNESS & HEALTH CLEARING THE AIR: AN OVERVIEW OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN OHIO

This course will provide an overview of the Medical Marijuana Control Program which allows individuals with certain medical conditions to purchase and use medical marijuana in Ohio. This 3-hour course will provide detailed information on key definitions, rules and research on medical marijuana, as well as answers to frequently asked questions. 1 session / $25 Sat, Aug. 17

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10am-1pm

LaTrice Montgomery, Ph.D.

HEAL YOUR GUT AND GET HEALTHY

MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION COURSE

This four-week course, rooted in evidence-based practices, will cover the basic principles of mindfulness, understanding and managing stress, increasing focus, practical application of mindfulness techniques in everyday life, physiological breath techniques for enhanced wellbeing, and mindfulness-based communication skills. Each session will be comprised of didactics, guided experiential, and scientific rationale and support. Participants will receive access to a variety of digital handouts and online audio-guided practices for sustained support. Four-week session / $189 Tu, Aug. 6-27

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6:30-8:30pm

Meridan McGraw

Discover how our foods have changed and how that is affecting your health - specifically your gut! Modern (or junk) food choices causes inflammation and oxidative stress in your body. In this 2-hour class, you will learn ways to decrease inflammation, increase energy and nutrition, rebuild your gut and immune systems, and support your body’s natural detoxification pathways. You will see that simple steps can create big results and help you live a healthier life. 1 session / $39 M, Aug. 26

6:30-8:30pm

Kristine McGilvray

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! Loved the course you just took? Tell us all about it! Please complete a class evaluation at uc.edu/ce/commu.

You don’t need to be a dancer to work out like one! This is Cincinnati’s only high intensity dance cardio workout with full body toning and professionally mixed music from some of the top DJs. Every class works and tones your entire body for a truly efficient workout. Get better every class, never get bored, and crush your fitness goals. Oh, and it’s the most fun you have ever had working out! “I created Dance Factory Fitness to give you a super challenging, crazy, fun class like you’ve never experienced before. Dance Factory leaves you exhausted and rejuvenated all at the same time. It feels like a dance party with a totally inclusive atmosphere. It’s not about being the best dancer in the room, it’s about letting go and getting in the sickest shape of your life. ” - Jess Evans, Owner and Founder of Dance Factory Fitness. $$$

THIS ISN’T YOUR MOMMA’S ZUMBA CLASS! NO COMPLICATED CHOREOGRAPHY TO REMEMBER. NO TRICKY MOVES. JUST SIMPLE DANCE MOVES, HIT INTERVALS AND FULL BODY TONING. 18

Twelve-week session / $169 M, Aug. 5-Oct. 28 $$$

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5:30-6:30p

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Jess Evans

Choose either a 6-week pass for $99 or a 12-week pass for $169. Try Jess’s class with a drop-in rate of $17 for one class!

Call (513) 556-6932 or visit communiversity.uc.edu

FOOD & DRINK

FATHER’S EVE BARBEQUE

Spend some time with dad this weekend, doing what dads tend to do best: Grilling. The Jaded Fork will offer you some professional tips to help elevate your grill game. Learn how to smoke, brine, dry rub and marinate meat to sear, char and achieve that perfect, distinctive and robust flavor you want from your grill! While rotating through hands on stations, you’ll learn some basic meat fabrication, seasoning and sauce techniques. Accompany your grilled meats with some grilled salads and seasonal grilled flatbreads. Each father will get to go home with a homemade grill seasoning packet and local seasonal brews will be offered. 1 session / $129 for 2 people Sat, June 15

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11am-1pm

Chef Lindsey Cook

SOUR BEER PRIMER AND PAIRING

This class will consist of covering the basics of food pairing and dive into some classic sour beer and food pairings for you to sample, or create your new pairing ideas. You will taste small bites (provided by The Jaded Fork) that can be paired and contrasted to showcase specific elements: enhance, contrast or compliment. At the end of class, you will receive a UC pint full of your favorite Urban Artifact beer and a take-home gift of Jaded Fork seasonings. Plus, plan to stick around for music by a local band after the tasting! 1 session / $55 F, July 12 6:30-8pm Location: Urban Artifact, Northside

VEGETARIAN COOKING

Join the Jaded Fork for this vibrant and flavorful vegetarian cooking class. Plant-based eating is recognized as nutritionally sufficient, healthful and appealing. Chef Lindsey and Debi will help you explore the nutritional benefits of a meat free diet and show you how to appropriately plan for your vegetarian meal choices. We will prepare a hearty soup and salad, pilaf and entree, along with a sauce and dressing. Vegetarian based appetizers will be provided at the beginning of class to showcase the variety of meat substitutes that can be used in everyday cooking. You won’t want to miss this chance to expand your cooking horizons and learn more about the delicious opportunities that plant-based eating provides!

1 session / $55 F, Aug. 30

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6-8:30pm

Chef Lindsey Cook

COOKING WITH AN ALLERGY

Do you or someone you know or live with have a food allergy? Let the Jaded Fork share some culinary advice on how to adjust your diet and or your family’s diet, to adhere to your/or someone else’s allergy. We will discuss the primary food allergens and how to read menus and recipes to decipher allergen content. Participants will also learn how to allergy-proof your kitchen, how to make tasty substitutions and how to adjust recipes so you can cook safely and confidently. The Jaded Fork will serve some of their allergy-friendly snacks and sweets to show the variety of ways you can prepare food items omitting common allergen ingredients.

1 session / $39 F, Sept. 20

6:30-8:30pm

Chef Lindsey Cook

Kitchen classes at Communiversity are a great way to spend quality time with friends and family! Why not take a class and learn a new skill together? and

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HOLISTIC WELLNESS CHANGE YOUR BACKSTORY: ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE FOR BACK PAIN

Back pain is one of the most common physical complaints regardless of age, occupation or fitness levels. Many treatments offer symptomatic help with the hope that breaking a ‘vicious cycle’ of pain will promote lasting relief, while others suggest strengthbuilding regimens to brace core support. Alexander Technique takes a different approach that is self-empowering yet easier than most folks imagine. By learning to stop little-recognized postural habits that cause or aggravate musculoskeletal wear-and-tear and leveraging basic principles of motion, bearing and coordination, Alexander Technique students find that pain can be alleviated, relieved at onset or entirely prevented. In this four-week class we’ll learn to easily maintain the critical relationship between the head, neck and back that enables prolonged sitting, standing, walking and lifting without pain or compromise, and how to apply these new skills to any chosen activities. Students should bring a mat or a towel to lie down on. Four-week session / $99

Th, July 11-Aug. 1

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6:30-8:30pm

Claire Rechnitzer

HEART OF MEDITATION: CONCENTRATION AND INSIGHT

Learn to live in the present moment by developing a meditative practice of mindful awareness. This class offers an exploration of that process, emphasizing concentration and insight. Special attention will be given to mind states that can interrupt our progress. Learn how to work with sleepiness, worry, anger, desire, and doubt in order to deepen our practice all along the path. We provide chairs and mediation cushions; try to avoid eating for an hour before class. No particular belief system required--just a desire to find the clarity and peace that mediation can bring. Four-week session / $75 Th, July 11-Aug. 1 7-8:30pm Sue Nobel Location: Dharma Center of Cincinnati

YOGA BASICS FOR STRESS RELIEF

Are you new to yoga? Are you interested in relieving stress and anxiety? Would you like to increase strength and flexibility? Then this class is for YOU! Learn foundational yoga postures that assist in enhancing body awareness while accessing the benefits of yoga in a relaxing atmosphere with soothing music. You will experience greater inner peace and improve your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Everybody is welcome! No experience required. $$$

Eight-week session / $89

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Tu or Th, July 23-Sept. 12 5:15-6:15pm Location: World Peace Yoga

Anna Ferguson

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Relieve stress with either a 4-week pass for $49 or an 8-week pass for $89.

ACTIVE RELAXATION: A CORE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE PRACTICE

If you’re thinking that seems like a contradiction in terms, it may be that you are confusing relaxing with collapsing (as in after a hard day with a nice chardonnay…) but, the secret to garnering the true benefits of relaxation lies in resting with true postural support. Alexander Technique based Constructive Rest is an active relaxation practice that helps to let go of tension and feel newly energized. When practiced daily for about 10-15 minutes, the body learns to appreciate this condition of fully-supported optimal-length and to extend its benefits to support all types of common or specialty activities.

1 session / $35 Sat, Sept. 14

10:30am-12pm

Claire Rechnitzer

“If new to Buddhism or meditation, this class is a wonderful entry. If practicing, this is a great class to refresh, renew, and engage with others.”

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HOLISTIC WELLNESS

Holy Fire Reiki, Level I Reiki is a Japanese relaxation technique which can be described as the practitioner channeling energy into the client to activate the natural healing processes of the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body. This helps to restore physical and emotional well-being when done regularly.

ESSENTIAL OILS AND HERBS WORKSHOP

Have fun exploring some of the types, properties and uses of essential oils and natural herbs. You will learn how to use essential oils and natural herbs for personal/body care, around the house and for many home remedies. You will see demonstrations of their many uses and get some hands-on experience creating hand-crafted products, such as herbal teas, potpourri, room diffuser sprays and soaps for laundry and your body. You will, also, learn important precautions when using essential oils and natural herbs. $$$

1 session / $35, plus supply fee payable to instructor Sat, July 27 11am-2pm Kristy Brandabur Location: Metamorphosis Holistic Wellness Center $$$

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Eva Borho is the owner of Ascension Holistic Healing a wellness center. Eva is a Holy Fire Reiki Master and enjoys teaching others about Holy Fire Reiki. In this two-day class, Eva will share the basics of Holy Fire Reiki I training and you will practice channeling energy through the light touch of the hands on the body. A Reiki session can help ease tension and stress and can help support the body to facilitate an environment for healing on all levels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; physical, mental, and emotional. By learning to work with this energy, you may then use this stress reduction and relaxation tool anytime. Two-day session / $199 Sat, Aug. 3-Sun, Aug. 4

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1-5pm

Eva Borho

HOME & GARDEN

SPRING FIELD ORNITHOLOGY

Have you always wanted to study birds? The course will involve an overview of the biology of birds and local bird identification. Our professional ornithologist has over 32 years of research in avian migration, and he will cover topics such as bird anatomy & physiology, evolution, relationships with other birds, ecology and conservation. You will explore bird biology predominately through interactive field labs to prepare you for new bird watching experiences. Bring your binoculars and a notepad. Four-week session / $199 Sat, June 8-29

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8am-2pm

Ronald Canterbury

WILDFLOWERS AND TREES OF OHIO

This course provides an introduction to the diversity of the families of flowering plants, with an emphasis on plant growing wild in the Ohio/Indiana area. You will learn the plant anatomy and terminology involved in the acquisition of plant identification and about the ecology of plants encountered on field trips. The course will be based at the UC Center for Field Studies at Miami Whitewater Forest during May. Other locations such as Shawnee Lookout, Fernald Preserve and the Oxbow Area will also be visited. Recommended book: Newcombs Wildflowers Guide. Four-week session / $159 Sat, Aug. 3-24

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10am-1pm

Denis. G. Conover

INTRO TO INTERIOR DESIGN

Are you a creative person with an eye for design? If so, this course will show you how to transform plain living spaces into beautiful and functional rooms. Interior design takes training as well as talent, and these lessons will give you the know-how you need to design a room from floor to ceiling. You’ll delve into color theory, industry trends, spatial arrangements, floor plans, traditional and modern interior design ideas, and other basics. Your new knowledge and hands-on practice will give you the confidence you need to start creating beautiful residential interiors for yourself and others. Six-week online session / $129 Starts monthly Sarah Smallwood FATHER'S DAY - JUNE 16

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THE KEYS TO HOME OWNERSHIP: FROM START TO FINISH

Join three local experts as they walk you through the steps of purchasing a home and how to avoid costly mistakes. During this 2-night fact-filled workshop, you will explore essential topics, like how to find the right home and for a price that you can afford, how to navigate financing, “ins” and “outs” of contracts, loan closing procedures, and the fundamentals of the whole house inspection. Two-week session / $49 Tu, July 23-30

6:30-8:30pm

Gary Rossignol, Kat Miller

SELLING YOUR HOME FAST AND FOR TOP DOLLAR

Invest over 2 hours in learning the ins and outs of how to sell your home and the returns could be enormous. Find out the key points of pricing, marketing, and showing your home to maximum advantage. Learn critical information about state requirements, inspections, documentation and financing. If you do consider listing with an agent, how do you interview and select one? And what’s the #1 most common mistake in selling a house? Come and find out! 1 session / $35 Tu, Aug. 13

6:30-8:30pm

Gary Rossignol

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LANGUAGE Most classes require a text book, please refer to course details online.

SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS

CONVERSATIONAL JAPANESE

Spanish for Beginners is a class designed to build a basic working knowledge of the Spanish language through various readings, speaking activities, videos, and cultural readings. Students will learn the foundations of Spanish grammar, allowing for basic conversations in Spanish-speaking countries, and acquire cultural understanding of the countries where Spanish is spoken.

Whether you want to learn conversational Japanese for travel or just for fun, you’ll find this course makes it easy and enjoyable for beginners to master the essentials of the Japanese language. Guided by a native Japanese instructor, throughout the course, you’ll find helpful audio aids and Japanese words written in the English alphabet. With this, you’ll be bypassing one of the biggest obstacles for most beginners of Japanese: the letter system.

Seven-week session / $189

Six-week online session / $119

W, Aug. 21-Oct. 2

6:30-8:30pm

Renata Gomes Silva

SPANISH FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS

The Spanish course for advanced beginners will offer the students the opportunity to exchange information with basic questions and answers. In addition, the students will learn more vocabulary of different topics and can practice them with exercises in real everyday contexts. Students will work to improve their reading, listening, writing and oral comprehension skills. We will aim to study concepts of a higher degree of difficulty of the grammar such as the different conjugations of the verbs (-ar, - er and –ir) in the present (regular and irregular). Seven-week session / $189 Th, Aug. 22-Oct. 3

6:30-8:30pm

Renata Gomes Silva

ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS

Learn to communicate in this beautiful, musical language. You’ll acquire the basics of pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure as you begin to develop your conversational skills. Emphasis will be on speaking and pronunciation, plus special expressions for travelers. Cultural travel tips will also be discussed. Seven-week session / $189 M, Aug. 12 – Sept. 30 No Class Sept. 2

6:30-8:30pm

Antonio Iemmola

SPANISH FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

Are you frustrated by the communication gap that can occur between you and your Spanish-speaking patients? If you answered yes, this Spanish class - designed specifically for healthcare professionals - will help you bridge that gap. You will practice the basic, practical language skills needed to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients and their families. You will learn the basics of the language, gain an understanding of the culture, and know how to ask the questions crucial to quality healthcare. Two-month online session / $290 Sept. 3-Oct. 25

Cristina Sempé

SPANISH FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

This course will teach you the basic Spanish phrases you need for everything from making casual conversation to handling life-ordeath situations. You’ll start with simple vocabulary for everyday topics including colors, numbers, conversational phrases, family names, and words for asking questions. Next, you’ll learn Spanish terminology you can use during arrests, traffic stops, medical emergencies, and many other common law enforcement situations. Six-week online session / $129 Starts monthly Tara Bradley Williams

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Ririko Hayashi

DISCOVER SIGN LANGUAGE

In this course, you’ll discover how to use this graceful, expressive language to communicate. You will begin with an introduction to the language itself. You will master the number signs and sign alphabet so you can fingerspell proper names. Then you’ll learn to sign phrases and complete sentences, and see how to put it all together so you can introduce yourself and start a conversation. Six-week online session / $119 Starts monthly

Erin Trimble, CT, EIPA, K-12, MAIS

BEGINNING CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH

This course will teach you how to communicate easily and comfortably with those who speak French. You’ll learn practical, common phrases and dialogue specific to various settings that will make your trip to the many French-speaking regions of the world more pleasant. You’ll be able to practice and learn both sides of the conversation, so you’ll easily understand and expect common responses. Six-week online session / $119 Starts monthly

Amy Page

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE A new session starts every month and lasts four weeks. Choose one: July 15-Aug. 9; Aug. 12-Sept. 6; Sept. 9-Oct. 4. Instructor: Gerry Thiemann Location: Conversa Language Center

INTEGRATED CLASS

This class has everything you need to improve your English. Each week covers a different topic. In small classes, you will learn and practice these skills with your teacher and classmates. 14 hours of class time per week. Four-week session / $685

READING & WRITING CLASS

Writing in American English is difficult for most English students. Academic and business writing is much different in the United States. Our teachers will help you learn to write good paragraphs, essays, and research papers. With class sizes averaging 5 students and six hours of class time per week, you get individual attention. Four-week session / $225

CONVERSATION & PRONUNCIATION

Our small group classes are ideal for improving your conversation. With class sizes averaging 5 students, you have a lot of time to speak in class. Class topics are interesting and help you learn new vocabulary and speak correctly. Four hours of class time per week. Four-week session / $245

12 Online Classes to Keep

Your Kids Busy (and Learning) this Summer

Our instructor-led online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. We focus on creating warm, supportive communities for our learners. New course sessions begin monthly. Drawing for the Absolute Beginner

Introduction to Photoshop

Introduction to Microsoft Word

Photoshop Elements for the Digital Photographer

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

Secrets of Better Photography

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher

Discover Digital Photography

Gain a solid foundation in drawing and become the artist you’ve always dreamed you could be! Learn how to create and modify documents with the world’s most popular word processor. Build impressive slide presentations filled with text, images, video, audio, charts, and more.

Find out how to use this software to design, develop, and publish newsletters, Web sites, and brochures.

Creating Web Pages

Learn how to use Photoshop, the world’s best graphics program, to edit and process photos and create original images. Master the secrets of correcting digital photos, and bring out the best in all your photographs!

Discover strategies and tricks for taking excellent pictures no matter what or where you’re shooting. Explore the fascinating world of digital photography equipment.

SAT/ACT Preparation

Learn the basics of HTML so you can design, create, and post your very own site on the Web.

Get your best possible score on the verbal and reasoning sections of the new SAT exam.

Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners

Introduction to Algebra

Learn how to create your very own blog and add a podcast too using the tools you already have on your computer.

Understand how algebra is relevant to almost every aspect of your daily life, and become skilled at solving a variety of algebraic problems.

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MUSIC & DANCE BALLROOM BLITZ

Find out how much fun ballroom dancing can be with this four week workshop on the basics of ballroom! If you hear the words “ballroom dance,” and start feeling anxious, this is the class for you. We will start with basic Ballroom Dance steps of Fox Trot, Tango, and Waltz, then continue with the fundamentals of dance (patterns, timing, lead/follow). By the end of the course, you will discover not only how much fun dancing can be, but also reap the many benefits dance offers, including stress relief, mind and body stimulation, and more opportunities for social activities. Open to all singles or couples Ages 13+. All levels welcome. Wear anything comfortable, but if you would like an extra boost, wear a comfortable dress shoe. Just be ready to have fun! Four-week session / $79 F, July 19-Aug. 9

PIANO BASICS I

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7-8pm

Susan Jacob

UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS

Ukuleles aren’t just for luaus! After mastering the fundamentals (tuning, holding and finger placement), we’ll focus on really getting comfortable with your instrument. Watch, listen, and play along as you build on the basics of chords, strumming, playing up the neck, and trying out some variations and tempos. No musical experience needed. Bring your ukulele and let’s make some music. Six-week session / $169 Tu, July 9-Aug. 13

6:30-7:30pm

Kevin Topmiller

Using the ”Musical Moments, Book One”, we will learn to read music and play by chords. No previous musical experience needed. Your success is attributed to the comfortable pacing and logical sequencing of the materials. We will meet in a state-of-the art piano facility; each piano has headphones. You will progress with the aid of some home practice, but it is understood you are busy--this is a guilt-free class. You may repeat this course as many times as desired. Five-week session / $125, plus required text (see online) Tu, Oct. 1-29 7-8pm Hye-Eun Suh Location: UC Main Campus, Mary Emery Hall

PIANO BASICS II

We will continue and finish the “Musical Moments, Book One.” Additional pop chord charts and reading will be supplemented. We will meet in a state-of-the art piano facility; each piano has headphones. You will progress with the aid of some home practice, but it is understood you are busy--this is a guilt-free class. You may repeat this course as many times as desired. If you are not sure which level to sign up, please contact the instructor through the CM office: 513-556-6932. Five-week session / $125, plus required text (see online) Tu, Nov. 5-Dec. 3 7-8pm Hye-Eun Suh Location: UC Main Campus, Mary Emery Hall

NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE

GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS

Explore varying styles of music as you conquer the fundamentals of guitar technique, reading music, and chord study in a group setting. Increase your enjoyment of playing as you establish proper playing techniques. Bring an acoustic (not electric) guitar to all classes and find out that anyone can read music and anyone can play! Six-week session / $169

Tu, July 9-Aug. 13

7:30-8:30pm

Kevin Topmiller

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For Beginners and Advanced Musicians: A Musical Journey The Native American Flute journey includes instruction for beginning and advanced Flute players. The sound of the Native American flute is entrancing, soothing and enchanting - and it is surprisingly easy to learn. Even those with no musical background can pick up a flute and make wonderful sounds right away - no need to read music we play from the heart. We also use Native American Flute Tablature. Student flutes are provided for you to use and professional flutes will be available for purchase at the first class. Three-week session / $89 Th, June 6-20

6:30-8:30pm

John De Boer

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CIVILITY AND SOCIAL GRACE

Knowing how to conduct yourself contributes a tremendous advantage throughout life. It can make the difference between you and another who is equally accomplished. It helps build relationships. Today’s life has many gray areas. Have you ever been unsure of ‘the right thing to do or say’ in an awkward or unfamiliar situation? Do you become anxious just thinking about meeting and making conversation with new acquaintances? This enjoyable class will help polish your manners and social skills to become more comfortable and confident in social and business situations. In this 2 hour workshop, we will focus on etiquette, communication, civility, and entertaining.

VISUAL POISE

Instructor: Nanci Glendening

1 session / $35

The secret to high caliber presence is comportment—the foundation on which all good looks depend. It broadcasts your background and self-esteem. How you carry yourself tells the world about you, the company you represent, and the product or service you are selling. When you stand, walk, and move smoothly, you look more attractive. Your body looks its best, clothes fit better, and you seem more intelligent and energetic. Good Posture makes you appear healthy and happy. In this 2 hour workshop, we will focus on the principles of superb comportment, body language, facial expressions, and mannerisms. 1 session / $35 W, July 31

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Knowing how to conduct yourself over the table provides a tremendous advantage throughout life. Learn to be comfortable in any dining situation, whether formal, informal, business or social. Polish your table manners in an enjoyable, private setting over a delicious dinner. Topics include: navigating the table; the silent service code; forms of service; and the five most common dining mistakes. 1 session / $35 6:30-8:30pm

ESSENTIAL MAKE-UP SKILLS: MASTERCLASS

WHAT TO WEAR & HOW TO WEAR IT

Two-week session / $59 6:30-8:30pm

ESSENTIAL FACE MASKS, MAKEUP AND MORE!

It seems that switching from regular skin care products and makeup, to natural skin care versions, is one of the toughest natural living steps to take. It’s hard to break free of the age defying, wrinkle reversing, acne preventing claims of conventional products and switch to a natural option, even though the natural options are often cheaper and work better! In this interactive workshop you will learn the basics of creating your own beauty products using items from your kitchen, garden or essential oil products. 1 session / $35, plus materials fee payable to instructor

6:30-8:30pm

CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL & BUSINESS DINING ETIQUETTE

W, July 24

6:30-8:30pm

From wardrobe planning and accessories to discovering your best colors and most flattering styles, find out how you can achieve that put together look. Focus on personal appearance and polish, find out about image killers, and do’s and don’ts.

Th, July 10-17

W, Aug. 7

NEW!

In this class you will learn about different types of makeup products and their uses, how to choose the right products for your skin type and tone, the proper makeup brushes and tools to use, and learn how to confidently apply a basic daytime look and how to convert it to a glamourous evening look in just a few steps -- without the sales pitch and the very public department store environment. Find out what your make-up will do for you, what basics you really need, how to select and purchase makeup, and how to handle some of the tools. Explore daytime and evening looks, how to minimize flaws, and how to take care of your skin. Three-week session / $75 Tu, July 16-30

6:30-8:30pm

Erica Strayhorn

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Sat, June 22 11am-2pm Kristy Brandabur Location: Metamorphosis: Holistic Wellness Center, LLC

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PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHING THE QUEEN

In this six-week class, you will photograph the Queen City of Cincinnati from well-known and no-so-well-known locations as a more hands on way of improving your photography skills and having the opportunity to create excellent images. Technical and aesthetic advice will be suggested by the guide/instructor. Transportation to the sites is the responsibility of the student. Students should have some knowledge of basic photography fundamentals and skill with their own camera. The first class will meet in the classroom for a review of photography fundamentals and location logistics. The last class, week 6 will also meet in the classroom so that each participant can share their results. Weather is always a factor. Dress accordingly. Any sessions cancelled due to severe weather will be made up. Six-week session / $189 Th, July 18-Aug. 22

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6:30-8:30pm

John Engleman

MASTERING YOUR DSLR CAMERA

Get control of your digital SLR camera! In this course, you’ll break through the technology barrier and learn how to use your DSLR to take beautiful photos. You’ll start out by learning about the many features and controls of your DSLR and look at the lenses you need for the kind of photography you enjoy. Next, we’ll explore exposure controls. You’ll learn about metering, exposure compensation, managing aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. You’ll find out how to use these features to get the right exposure for every shot. With these skills, you’ll be able to take your photography to the next level. Six-week online session / $129 Starts monthly Curt Simmons, M.Ed, MCSE, MCSA, CTT

Become a

Photoshop Pro Introduction to Photoshop CC

Introduction to Photoshop CS6

Secrets of Better Photography

Travel Photography for the Digital Photographer

Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop CC, the world’s best graphics program, to edit and process photos and create original images. In this fun and exciting course you will learn how to take better pictures by understanding your camera and how to use it in a variety of situations.

Photoshop CC for the Digital Photographer If you already know the basics of Photoshop CC, take your photo-editing skills to the next level by mastering its advanced features.

Learn how to use Photoshop CS6, the world’s best graphics program for photographers, to edit photos and create original images.

Learn the tricks and techniques digital photographers need to capture scenes from around the world.

Photography Suite

Learn everything from photography fundamentals to advanced portrait techniques to advance your photography hobby or turn it into a business.

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SPORTS & ADVENTURE GOLF FORE WOMEN

These beginner ladies-only classes are designed to give you the skills and knowledge to play the game with your friends while making new friends. Golf Fore Women will give you the comfort of learning this difficult game in a low pressure fun atmosphere! Topics include etiquette, short game, and the full swing.

SWING INTO SPRING All classes are held at Sharon Woods Golf Course and taught by PGA professional instructors. Classes last 5 weeks and cost $110, plus one-time $10 practice range fee payable at first class (includes all range balls). Bring your own clubs if you can; if not, equipment will be provided.

BEGINNERS GOLF

This class is designed to prepare new or beginner golfers to feel comfortable with the fundamentals of the game. Topics will include putting, chipping, pitching, and the full swing with irons and woods. We will also cover basic rules and etiquette with one on-course playing class to make you more confident in taking your game to the golf course. 3 Five-week sessions (Choose one) Th, May 30-June 27 W, July 17-Aug. 14 Sat, Sept. 7-Oct. 5

6:15-7:15pm 6:15-7:15pm 10:30-11:30am Instructor: Bryan Wolf Location: Victory Parkway Campus and a hike in Eden Park

BACKPACKING BASICS I

This is a beginner’s course for those with little or no backpacking experience. You will learn about essential equipment, important aspects of a backpack, outdoor cooking, water purification, and more. During this class, you will spend time hiking outdoors at nearby Eden Park, so you may implement what you have learned (weather permitting). You will also receive a packing checklist, meal planning charts, and a dehydrated food taste test. $$$

1 session / $39 Tu, Aug. 13

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INTERMEDIATE GOLF

Instruction will focus on refinement of strokes and strategy in the areas of driving, long and short iron play, and putting. It is designed for golfers beyond the beginner level who want to improve their game. 3 Five-week sessions (Choose one) W, May 29-June 26 Sat, June 1-29 Sat, July 20-Aug. 17

6:15-7:15pm 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am

ADVANCED GOLF

This class is designed for intermediate golfers that have been through our Golf: Beginning class or Golf: Intermediate class. The instructor will let you choose the 5 topics. He does require one week of full swing so he can utilize video analysis. 2 Five-week sessions (Choose one) Sat, June 1-29 Th, July 18-Aug. 15

9-10am 6:15-7:15pm

TENNIS This is an enjoyable way to get in shape and stay in shape! You are ready for this experience if you have had some previous instruction or if you can hit ground strokes and serves in play from the baseline with reasonable success. You’ll have the chance to work on strokes with movement, rally skills, overheads, and volleys. And for those who are ready, you may practice getting that first serve in, adding spin, net play, strategy, and control.

This basics course is for those with little backpacking experience, and will build upon what you learned in our Backpacking Basics I. You will learn about trip logistics including mapping, finding camp sites, camp set up, food storage, and safety considerations. During this class, you will spend time hiking outdoors at nearby Eden Park, so you may implement what you have learned (weather permitting) and includes hands on experience with camping gear. Feel confident taking your first overnight trip with this backpacking series! NEW!

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Location: Eastern Hills Indoor Tennis

6:30-8:30pm

1 session / $39

Five-week session

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Learn the essentials of the outdoors and take both Backpacking Basics courses for only $65!

TENNIS FOR BEGINNERS & ADVANCED BEGINNERS Five-week session / $99 M, June 3-July 1 6-7:30pm

TENNIS FOR INTERMEDIATES Five-week session / $99 M, June 3-July 1 7:30-9pm

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TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Office Classes Visit ed2go.com/UC to see all we offer!

TEST PREPARATION ACT PREPARATION

Losing sleep and getting anxious about test day? In this intensive class, you’ll build confidence and make the most of your potential by studying strategies for taking the ACT and by reviewing topics covered by the ACT (math, writing and reading comprehension). Learn a variety of test taking methods and work with the instructor to adapt the ones that best suit your own unique style and personal strengths. You’ll get support for questions and concerns; plus discussions, PowerPoints, use of TPR materials, and lots of concrete examples. Discover approaches to increase your odds on each question type, how to use a process of elimination, plan your critical reading passage strategy, and learn when it’s good to guess. 2 Three-week sessions (Choose one) / $199, plus required text book Sun, June 23-July 7 Sun, Aug. 25-Sept. 8

4-7pm 4-7pm

Emily Aleshire Mulvey Emily Aleshire Mulvey

GMAT PREPARATION

Applying to graduate business and management schools usually means taking the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). This course will provide you with test-taking techniques and methods for improving your score and saving time on all GMAT question types. You’ll review the more familiar questions and learn how to approach question types that may be new to you. You will practice on actual GMAT tests from previous years, which is the best way to prepare for any standardized test. Six-week online session / $129 Sessions start: July 17, Aug. 14, Sept. 11 Benjamin N. Gialloreto

SAT/PSAT PREPARATION

Gain confidence and make the most of your potential by studying strategies for taking the SAT and by reviewing topics covered by the SAT. You will learn specific techniques for taking the math, writing and reading comprehension parts of the test. Discover how the test is structured, effective methods for solving each problem type, and what to expect. Acquire an arsenal of tools to help you succeed, including how to use a process of elimination, construct a well-defined essay on test day, plan your critical reading passage strategy, and decide how to handle the conundrum “to guess or not to guess.” 2 Three-week sessions (Choose one) / $199, plus required text book Sun, Aug. 4-18 Sun, Sept. 15-29

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INTERACTIVE ONLINE GRE PREPARATION

If you’re planning to apply to graduate school, you’ll likely have to take the GRE. Be prepared to excel on the exam while learning from the comfort of your home. Attend two classes a week for a total of 3 hours of live instruction with our expert instructors. This is a comprehensive course which includes reading comprehension, sentence equivalence questions, quantitative comparison and reasoning and data integration. You will also gain pointers on time management, anxiety relief, scoring, and evaluate your writing to improve your GRE score. Four-week session / $399 Refer to online course description for dates/times

LSAT PREPARATION

The key to success on the Law School Admission Test is practice, strategy, and timing. Delve into a detailed analysis of each LSAT problem type: reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, and logical reasoning. By discussing the problems and explanations, you’ll develop the ability to approach the LSAT as a series of intellectual games to which you can apply strategies studied in class. You will also benefit from the instructor’s critique of your LSAT writing samples. The course culminates in a full-length mock exam. Four-week session / $299, plus required text Sun, Aug. 25-Sept. 15 3-7pm Location: UC Law School

Sara Berry, JD

INTERACTIVE ONLINE TOEFL IBT PREPARATION CLASS

The TOEFL iBT is a test that measures English academic proficiency. It is used as one part of the admission process at many Englishspeaking universities. Also, many medical and licensing agencies use them for professional certification purposes. This course will cover all four areas of the TOEFL iBT; reading, writing, listening and speaking and is taught by two licensed teachers. For the class, listening and speaking will be on Tuesdays and reading and writing will be on Wednesdays. Students who want to take this TOEFL class usually have more success if they have a high intermediate to advanced level of English. This class is not a beginner English class; we will not be teaching basic English skills. Four-week sessions / $399 Refer to online course description for dates/times

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How Online Courses Work REGISTER EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTION

You can register at any time, prior to the class start date. However, some classes have limited enrollment, so register early to get into the classes you want.

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE We are proud of the quality of our programming and our instructors. We want you to love your Communiversity experience, which is why your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. If you are ever less than completely satisfied with a Communiversity class, we will issue a credit for the registration fee toward a future Communiversity class. Please contact us at ce@uc.edu or (513) 556-6932 within 7 days of completing your class.

ABOUT ONLINE LEARNING

CLASS LOCATIONS & PARKING

The majority of our classes are held at UC’s Victory Parkway Campus with ample free parking in the rear lot. If class is being held at another location, it is noted. Addresses/maps for all locations are provided online.

WAIT LISTS

If a class you want is full, you may place yourself on a wait list. If a spot opens in that class, anyone on the wait list will receive an email. We will make every effort to accommodate you.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

Organize a group of 6 or more students and you will receive your class free. All students must participate in the same class and online classes/certificates are excluded. Call 556-6932 for group registration information.

UC FACULTY & STAFF DISCOUNTS

Full-time UC & UC Health employees receive a 50% discount off one class per term. *Online courses/certificates, gift certificates, Food & Drink and Test Preparation classes are excluded from all available discounts. Call 556-6932 to take advantage of this discount.

CLASS CANCELLATIONS

Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Every attempt will be made to contact students by email or telephone and offer alternative accommodations before the class meets.

EMERGENCY CANCELLATIONS

UC Communiversity classes are automatically cancelled when there is a weather or other emergency and when UC Main Campus is closed. Closing notifications will be sent via email. Check your email for a detailed message from our office for school closings.

Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. You will engage and get to know your instructor and other participants in the class. You may even make friends.

It’s easy. It’s fun.

HOW THE COURSE WORKS It is easy to participate in your online course. After you register, you will be given a web address to go to get into your online classroom. You will use your email address and create a password to gain access.

PARTICIPATE WHEN YOU WANT You can participate any time of day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are no live real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate. For the best learning, participants should log into the course on 2-3 different days of the week.

WHAT YOU WILL DO For each Unit, you will: • Access the online readings • Listen to the audio presentation for the Unit and view the slides • Take a self-quiz to see how much you have learned • Engage in written online discussion with your instructor and other participants The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience.

Communiversity partners wtih Ed2Go and UGotClass to offer a wide variety of online courses and certificates.

Call (513) 556-6932 or visit communiversity.uc.edu

4 Easy Ways to Enroll

ONLINE

Online at communiversity.uc.edu.

CALL

Call us (513) 556-6932

Office hours are 9:30 am–6:30 pm Monday–Friday.

Visit our office.

VISIT

UC Victory Pkwy, Admin Bldg–Ste. 208 2220 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45206 Office hours listed above Payment Options: We kindly accept check, credit or debit card.

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